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<\/a><\/h1>\nNew Michigan law imposes more harsh penalties on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens.<\/h1>\n
Criminals who embezzle<\/a> money from senior citizens and the mentally ill can now be penalized with more severe sentences by judges in Michigan under a new state law.<\/p>\n (Related: Worried About Chained CPI? You Are Not Alone<\/a>)<\/p>\n On Tuesday, Gov. Rick Snyder signed the Vulnerable Adult Embezzlement Statute<\/a> which allows consecutive sentences for multiple offense convictions. This measure brings the statute up to date with the Michigan\u2019s general embezzlement<\/strong> statutes.<\/p>\n (Related: Credit Card Debt and Inheritance in Bloomfield Hills<\/a>)<\/p>\n In addition, Snyder has signed a bill that leaves revocation of fines for driving and failing to properly secure a child in a safety seat to a judge\u2019s discretion.<\/p>\n (Related: The Importance of Durable Power of Attorney<\/a>)<\/p>\n Lastly, Snyder has signed a bill that bans drivers from using hand-held cell phones while operating commercial vehicles or school buses. Under the same law a former (more…)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" New Michigan law imposes more harsh penalties on criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens. Criminals who embezzle money from senior citizens and the mentally ill can now be penalized with more severe sentences by judges in Michigan under a…<\/span><\/p>\n